FY 2025 PRM Request for Concept Notes for Iraq and Syria Region
ID: 357446Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (DOS-PRM)

Award Range

$500K - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357446

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=b45073b6470e9e9067358810326d435e&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit concept notes for humanitarian programs aimed at benefiting refugees and vulnerable populations in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Syria for Fiscal Year 2025. The initiative seeks to address the needs of these populations through projects focused on protection, education, health, and livelihoods, with an emphasis on enhancing local organizational capacity and promoting social cohesion. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, overseas nonprofits, and international organizations (excluding UN agencies), with funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $4 million. Concept notes must be submitted via Grants.gov by January 9, 2025, and selected organizations will be invited to submit full proposals for competitive review, with a total funding pool of approximately $38 million available for this initiative. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Program Analysts Courtney Simpson and Sita Kouhi at Simpsonce@state.gov and KouhiS1@state.gov.

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    FY2025_PRM_General_NGO_Guidelines_ProvisionalFinal.docx
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) has established guidelines for funding opportunities aimed at addressing humanitarian needs for refugees and vulnerable populations worldwide. The document outlines the application process, including registration requirements with the System for Award Management (SAM) and Grants.gov, alongside submission guidelines for proposals. Key changes include updated application templates and reporting protocols, emphasizing plain language and clarity. PRM funding is designed to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in humanitarian efforts by fostering partnerships and encouraging the inclusion of locally-led organizations in proposals. Funding criteria and reporting mandates address accountability and transparency, with special attention to indicators measuring outcomes and impacts. Applicants are required to use specific templates and formats and must include various documents such as proposals, budgets, risk assessments, and reports on humanitarian principles, including protection measures and accountability to affected populations. Overall, the guidelines serve as a framework for NGOs to effectively apply for federal funding to enhance humanitarian responses globally, reflecting PRM's commitment to addressing the challenges faced by displaced persons.
    FY25.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is soliciting concept notes from NGOs for programs benefiting refugees in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Syria for Fiscal Year 2025. The initiative aims to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless individuals, by supporting humanitarian projects in protection, education, health, and livelihoods. Eligible organizations include U.S.-based and overseas nonprofits and international organizations, with a submission deadline of January 9, 2025. Selected organizations will be invited to submit full proposals after the initial review, with potential funding totaling approximately $38 million. Specific country guidelines detail eligibility, funding ranges, and priority focus areas for each nation, emphasizing localization efforts and the importance of targeting vulnerable populations. Each country has different application limits, funding floors, and ceilings that applicants must adhere to. The announcement underscores the competitive process and PRM’s expectation for a collaborative approach to addressing humanitarian challenges in the affected regions. Applicants must comply with submission guidelines to ensure eligibility and adhere to the PRM’s overarching objectives related to refugee protection and assistance.
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